Farmall M Electronic Ignition Installation...Almost!

[@jamestaylor6383]

Just "found" your site. Enjoyed it. "M" was the very first ANYTHING I ever drove in my life (at 8 years of age). Getting ready to buy a local M with a known history...to 'relive my youth,' I guess.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Gonna have a video with the M in action really soon 👍

[@JohnAmes]

Hello my friend stay safe my friend 👍👍👍😷

[@FarmallFanatic]

How much of a video do you actually watch? There's about 30 of us that have a bet. My bet is 30 seconds. We all pitched in 10 bucks and winner takes all... Am I right? Or is it less than that?

[@timgilchrist3065]

I have a 175 AC and it has went through four or five sets of points in the last two years. My local mechanic told me that points just are not what they used to be. He suggested that I convert to electronic. Had to put on a new coil because it wasn't hot enough. Love it.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I got 2 years of hard running off the last module

[@farmallmike3095]

We bought an H last summer that sat a long time , brought it home put in a carb kit , electronic ignition and switched it to 12 volt ! It’s so far so good !

[@FarmallFanatic]

This last go round, I ran hard n got 2 years out of it.

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Thanks for keeping the videos flowing through tough times...

[@FarmallFanatic]

I will as long as Im able to 👍

[@danfixsen1871]

One thing with pertronix ignitions is that they say to not use the solid core wires. I did on my M and it did burn it out. That tractor has now been switched over to the new style wires. I too work my M hard in the summer and fall on a 10” unload auger and some eight inch ones and in the fall they turn 72’x10” swing hopper augers in the fall. The auger manufacturer recommends a minimum of 65pto hp for it, but the M’s get it done.

[@FarmallFanatic]

You mean copper core... n then you switched to carbon core?

[@danfixsen1871]

@@FarmallFanatic yes, my “M” had the original copper core wires on it yet. We did get eight years out of it with those wires. But the new kit said to not use them and go to the carbon fiber cored wires. Why it makes a difference I don’t know, but with electronic ignition it has more power, uses less fuel and is not as hot as the hotter spark burns the fuel more completely to begin with. Sorry for the delayed reply I was busy using my 6 volt positive ground “m” for augering and hauling with my 3588 2+2

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@danfixsen1871 I really like mine

[@EASTDAD]

Cool beans

[@Mudmowerdiesel]

Awesome video thank you

[@mikeoswald15]

I always look up part numbers before ordering.

[@FarmallFanatic]

It wasn't my mistake. They sent me the wrong part

[@joelmollenkopf3767]

Excellent

[@GardenTractorBoy]

Great video, I enjoyed watching you work on the tractor. Thanks

[@robskoglund1032]

Yeah I know what you are talking about. My tractors all get used a lot and rack up a lot of hours between cutting fire wood for the shop, field work, snow plowing, and rescuing the neighbors when they are stuck or snowed in they get a whole lot of miles on them. I end up servicing them at least twice a year with general maintenance. Ignition's about five years, and the carb as a rule, only touch that if gas is pouring out of it...or if gas isn’t getting into it. But in order to make them reliable we’ve overhauled all of them top to bottom. Which I am doing right now to a farmall M I bought and yeah it is a basket case. But when it is done it will join the rest as reliable machine and be just like it was the day it left the factory and will be able to do the work that it was intended to do. Go on a Sunday drive and look nice until it gets it's first paint scratch. That means Monday morning it will be heading for the field.

[@FarmallFanatic]

What state are you in?

[@robskoglund1032]

Farmall Fanatic In a state of disaster since my tractor is laying apart all over my shop and l can’t play with it until it's done, ha, ha, ha 😂. I actually am in east central Minnesota 40 miles south of Duluth. As for the state of my tractor I am just finished rebuilding the transmission and I am painting the back half at the moment. The engine and the clutch are next on the list. Oh and if you are still looking for the answer to your question about the 800 pound bypass valve in the lift all hydraulic pump it was changed from 500 to 800 sometime between 1946-48 as an upgrade for better lifting power with implements. I’m not sure the year it became standard in the pump but the first date I found in my books is 46 as the appearance of the ”up graded” lift all system with more goodies to put on to use with machinery. But the bypass had to be ordered at the beginning as was the case with a lot of harvester add-ons and upgrades. When it became standard in lift all I'm not sure my books are vague on that. The jump into the super series tractors and no more is mentioned about lift all.

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@robskoglund1032 yea I figured my 49 H is good 👍

[@robskoglund1032]

Farmall Fanatic Yep you didn’t go wrong. Looks like a good tractor. 👍 Go out and have some fun in the fields.

[@bobpaterson1845]

Nothin worse than the disappointment when the part u bin patiently waitin on are the wrong parts 🙄😲☹️ nice video 👍👍

[@FarmallFanatic]

No doubt

[@reddecember02]

It's always nice when you can fix machines on your own! Gave full view.

[@CommunityToursAustralia]

Thanks for showing mate all best wishes from Melbourne Australia

[@Rubster760]

💥Boom 💥😎👍. With the thumbs up 👍.

[@Rubster760]

Wow that sucks bud. Good luck with the love letter........... ✍️🥰🖕lol sorry, perfect time for this. Hope your having a great weekend.

[@DutyRon]

Boom! I'm here partner! Great video as always! Love the farm life!

[@FarmallFanatic]

Thank you! BOOM

[@waitemc]

I went to mike halls in louisville 2 years ago he looked back in his old shelves and had a ton of old orginal original international harverster ignition parts ended up getting all my super C stuff and he did it for original invoice prices the distributor capes were $1.50 condensers were .50cent ....now i wish i bought everything he had.

[@FarmallFanatic]

I might buy him out

[@lalaf9985]

Cool video :)

[@lalaf9985]

I wish I knew what any of this meant lmao

[@FarmallFanatic]

Keep watching...ill teach you

[@jasonwhitler4167]

Sorry to hear about how much trouble you've had. If you're interested in an alternative, I put a C5 ignition on my 400 three years ago and haven't had any trouble with it. The system is really expensive ($600), but I haven't had any problems 450 hours later. It basically replaces the whole ignition system with components used in modern cars.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Now that is interesting

[@jasonwhitler4167]

@@FarmallFanatic I was able to justify the cost because I would have needed to buy a new distributor. The advance weights cracked and messed up the inside of the distributor. This set up only uses the distributor shaft, so I bit the bullet and was happy with the result. As a bonus, I can use a planter monitor because the ignition makes less electrical noise than points.

[@wesleycallison2079]

I had electronic on 3 tractors for 2 years and they ALL went out last year. I'm going back to points. Still expensive but alot of times I can clean em if they act up and I can get new ones about anywhere. Tsc ,NAPA. Case IH, Skillings Tractor, Rural King. That way I don't have to leave it in the field or something.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Thats true and easy to change

[@nickdial8610]

Dang the bad luck buddy !

[@thepubliceye]

We farm 700 acres of corn and beans plus 300 of hay with mostly M and Hs never had a problem pretronix

[@mce-jc2mw]

I love it when a plan comes together

[@BottleCaps]

Is that a number 2 Phillips you're screwing

[@FarmallFanatic]

🤪

[@RoadRunnergarage8570]

Looks like you had some fun with the wiring..

[@KathyDurbin]

Hate when that happens. Hope u and your family are having a great weekend tho.

[@FarmallFanatic]

You too!

[@AliMackMechanical]

Nothing worse than getting the wrong parts Farmall. I hope you stay safe and get it all sorted buddy.👍 Thats why we run Derv over here in the Highlands but they go wrong to.👍

[@EssayonsFG]

That sucks not getting the right part when you order them. Hopefully second time's the charm! Rob

[@FarmallFanatic]

Oh it's gonna be lol

[@AJmx2702001]

Well its not a surprise to me that those burn out like they do and I have chatted with many IH guys and they say if you work the tractor good they just don't last . Most of the old IH Gasers I had back in the day were Delco just since we had good access to delco parts plus grandpa was a chevy GM guy is why we had them on Delcos

[@FarmallFanatic]

I dont hate delco...seems to be working well on the H. Im gonna keep this one just in case the H needs an electronic Ignition lol

[@PurplePaisleyPlanner]

Learning so much watching this. You never know I might help someone one day.😀✨✨

[@FarmallFanatic]

Hopin 👍

[@ihus9950]

Oh Crap, hate that when it happens Did you get your gas cabs yet? Take care and be safe Bud👍

[@FarmallFanatic]

No they said a month

[@Jason1Pa]

Oh man......

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yea

[@PaulOtis]

I hate it when that happens. At least it isn't a total loss, and there will be a 'H' electronic ignition retro-fit video!

[@FarmallFanatic]

That H is running and really good though

[@davidritter9510]

dealt with those guys ... awesome to deal with for sure

[@DorothysHobbyFarm]

Good luck! I know nothing about fixing tractors... hopefully they get it right this time!

[@agds91078]

Hey my friend!! As always great video! I hope you and your family are safe during this scary time. Take care and keep the awesome videos coming ❤️

[@FarmallFanatic]

You too!

[@ATJHTRAVELS]

Ty for sharing even though didn't go exactly as planned enjoyed this video sledgehammered that like button stay safe,awesome and blessed

[@zozo_letsplayz850]

i throw distributers away and put wico mags on my antiques to MAKE THEM MORE RELIABLE, nothing was ever wrong with a properly maintained magnito. more electrical issues seam to rise from over complicating these things

[@FarmallFanatic]

Good point

[@ronnielipsi8271]

Dang ... Disappointed it wasn't completed. Will wait for your next video with the right part!!

[@texanleons]

Bummer!

[@s.m.gamer24]

My name is summer lol 🤣😂🤣

[@Asapfishing1]

Awesome video man!!! Long time no see💪🏻💪🏻

[@farmallmike3095]

Look forward to your videos and yeah it sucks they sent you the wrong parts ! Keep your T/A ahead you’ll get er done !

[@MySliceOfHeavenoutdoors]

Bummer, I hate when I get the wrong part, really hate having to take the time to return something

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yeah I'm going to keep it though

[@williamchambers7235]

Howdy. I remember you putting that on there. Do they not last very long. I want to put one my 30. Thanks for video.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Toward the end of the video I kind of go into explaining my opinion on how long they last and why... If you skip to the end that will explain it. Overall, I do recommend them.

[@williamchambers7235]

Lol. I quit watching just before you started explaining. Had to go to work. Thanks

[@FarmallFanatic]

@@williamchambers7235 Well what I said in a nutshell is this, if you work your tractors hard points or an electronic Ignition won't last forever. I have guys telling me that they get 5,6,7 years out of an electronic Ignition and I know they don't work their tractors. It really depends on how hard you plan on working it.

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Wooooo!!! Farmall Friday coming soon!

[@FarmallFanatic]

You know it 💥BOOM💥

[@seniorelectrician6831]

Go back to a OEM coil and stay away from hyped coils like shot shot blue flame flame thrower etc. and go back to points. that is about the 4th time in a 2 years you have changed it.

[@LouisianaTractorworks]

Sorry you got the wrong one Farmall! I hope you get the new one pretty fast! You do run them pretty hard! lol Have a good weekend!!

[@AaricHale]

Dang that sucks to get the wrong part. I'm guessing the other guy didn't make it good on the other one .

[@lelandbrendle8564]

They were made to work not just to drive in parades, otherwise the old Farmalls wouldn't still be running . If it ain't red leave it in the shed.

[@FarmallFanatic]

BOOM 💥

[@GrantMcIntosh]

Damn the luck!

[@BottleCaps]

Shut up Grant

[@BNOOutdoors]

I was waiting for this! Another banger!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Oh man! That stinks! That’s frustrating! I agree..... you work those tractors like rented mules! You’re like me...... hate sending stuff back! Rather keep it and buy another! Great video bro!

[@Mikes_Repair]

If your only getting a couple years out of those units don't you think it would be better just to switch back to points and condenser? I can respect your opinion, but it's a glorified Hall effect sensor. It doesn't care if it's idling or full tilt.

[@FarmallFanatic]

As hard as I run my tractors, I go through more points. Either way, I'm digging into the distributor.

[@Mikes_Repair]

@@FarmallFanatic Fair enough....... Order a second unit so you can minimise down time. This stuff usually only fails when you need it most!

[@FarmallFanatic]

Very true

[@crslyrn]

Dang the bad luck. It's aggravating when you think you've got the right parts only to find out later you don't. Been there, done that, a lot. LOL Oh well, back to the store. LOL Stay safe.

[@waitemc]

I still using my hand crank on my ol' M

[@thomaswhitten2537]

You know I kept wrong parts for years but the week after threw them out, I needed them. That's the way it works, right!??

[@FarmallFanatic]

Yep

[@ladywolverine1828]

👍👍👍💗💗💗

[@AnnieFarmerFarm]

Gosh I hate to do things like that send it back!

[@LauraBruno33]

Oh no wrong part! It happens to us also... how annoying.

[@OleandersGamingEmporium]

If I had a nickle for every time a parts jockey gave me the wrong item. I feel your pain man.

[@yearsgoneby7435]

Ouch, its a pain to get wrong parts. Hope it doesn't take to long to get the right part

[@dehavenfamilyfarm]

I hate when I get the wrong parts, especially when I have to wait for them to come in the mail!

[@travisfollowell3310]

Thought you said in your other video your failed module still had warranty? Let me guess, they have you 10 reasons why it was your fault it failed and not a bad module, lol.

[@FarmallFanatic]

Well, thats the story i didn't tell ...yet

[@PusaStudios]

Too bad they sent the wrong one, that really sucks

[@FarmallFanatic]

Probably had his kids fill the order since they off school lol

[@CainSample]

100 views in 21 minutes💪 thats what im talking about buddy! BOOM!

[@billyb5057]

so annoying when you get the wrong part *🎭🔍supporting with a full view🔎🎭✅ we gave a thumbs up👍🇦🇺👍😉 😊*

[@lynnmitzy1643]

Crap😑 ok, we'll be back😎stay safe and God bless yuz

[@gn5673]

IT'S PERTRONIX NOT PENTRNONIX